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15 Nov 2025

Mountcharles' Joe Kelly nominated for Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year

Kelly now joins fellow Donegal competitor Kyle McBride among the contenders for the 2025 Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year title

Mountcharles' Joe Kelly nominated for Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year

Mountcharles rally driver Joe Kelly

Joe Kelly has once again been nominated for the Billy Coleman Award for Young Rally Driver of the Year.

Throughout this season, the 22-year-old Mountcharles driver has competed in both the Irish and UK Stellantis Rally Cup as well as the Junior British Rally Championship, driving a Peugeot 208 Rally4.

His standout performance during this nomination window came at the Grampian Forest Rally in Scotland, where he claimed a commanding class victory.

Kelly now joins fellow Donegal competitor Kyle McBride among the contenders for the 2025 Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year title.

The remaining nominees, selected through championship standings and wildcard entries, are expected to be announced later this week.

Joe Kelly has once again been nominated for the Billy Coleman Award for Young Rally Driver of the Year.

Throughout this season, the 22-year-old Mountcharles driver has competed in both the Irish and UK Stellantis Rally Cup as well as the Junior British Rally Championship, driving a Peugeot 208 Rally4.

His standout performance during this nomination window came at the Grampian Forest Rally in Scotland, where he claimed a commanding class victory.

Kelly now joins fellow Donegal competitor Kyle McBride among the contenders for the 2025 Motorsport Ireland Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year title.

The remaining nominees, selected through championship standings and wildcard entries, are expected to be announced later this week.

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